Recognize that your space isn’t fitting your organization’s needs as well as it could be? Have you or your team thought about making changes, imagined improvements, or started a plan? Join APOST and their guest presenter Heather Mallak of PUBLIC STUD/O at Sarah Heinz House for this interactive workshop aimed to support your space design efforts!
About
In this training, participants start with a tour of Sarah Heinz House’s facilities to see how rethinking space design has improved their program, then review some examples of low to high budget, high impact transformations that focus on supporting the identified “design drivers” in your space to help you better mold it to fit the needs of your youth. Participants will gain insights from collaborating professionals—architects, designers, and informal learning space providers–who have undertaken larger scale redesign efforts. You’ll leave this session with insights, techniques, and resources for use in co-designing with your intended audience to improve experience.
Lunch will be provided and free parking is available.
Registration
To register, visit the Eventbrite page.
More Information
For more information, contact APOST at 412.456.6876.
On June 8, families and community members are invited to join Mister Rogers Family Day in downtown Labrobe–the “original” Neighborhood of television personality Mister Rogers–for a FREE day of activities to celebrate Fred Rogers’ life and legacy.
About
At the event, families and community members are invited to enjoy activities, live entertainment, food, a trivia stroll, and more, all centered around the center of downtown Latrobe, making for a fun-filled day for the entire family.
Activities
Examples of activities at the event include:
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- Storytime,
- Puppets,
- Arts & Crafts,
- Silk Screen Painting,
- Live Performances,
- Fred Rogers Trivia Stroll,
- Bouncy House,
- Obstacle House,
- and more!
Learn More
This event is free and open to the public. Free Parking available.
To learn more, visit the Facebook event page!
The House Appropriations Committee recently approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill for FY2020, which outlines funding for early care and learning programs critical to babies’ development. The first three years are a time in development unmatched by any other later point in life. But the recently released State of Babies Yearbook: 2019 reveals troubling early warning signs that too many young children face conditions that place their development – and our future – at risk.
About the Bill
The bill includes historic increases to key early learning and development programs that can help to reverse this path we have set for our future, including:
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- An increase of $2.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant;
- $525 million increase in the set-aside for the expansion of Early Head Start, including through EHS-Child Care Partnerships;
- Doubling of the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grant Program, to a total of $10 million; and
- An increase of $21.3 million for Part C Early Intervention.
By laying the foundation today for 12 million infants and toddlers living in the U.S., we are investing in our society’s future.
Learn More
To learn more, see Zero to Three’s full statement.
*Information provided by Zero to Three
This week, the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on paid family and medical leave, with testimony from expert witnesses, including advocates, a business owner, a state official, and researchers. But without your expertise, they will miss the voice of crucial stakeholders – babies!
What You Can Do
In advance of the hearing, babies need you to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support comprehensive paid leave for working families – the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. The Family Act is:
- Inclusive: Provided to all working people, no matter where they live or the nature of their job;
- Comprehensive: Offers extensive coverage of personal family caregiving and medical needs;
- Meaningful: Gives a meaningful duration of leave to allow people sufficient time to meet their care and health needs – at least 12 weeks – and a wage replacement rate and benefit level that makes taking leave financially possible for everyone;
- Sustainable: Funded in a way that is affordable for workers, employers, and the government without harming other essential programs; and
- Secure: Protects workers from retaliation or adverse employment consequences for requesting or taking leave.
With public demand for comprehensive national paid leave stronger than ever before, now is the time to urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the FAMILY Act.
Take Action
Email your Members of Congress now in support of our nation’s babies and families!
*Information provided by Zero to Three
Join Jeremiah’s Place for their Spring Open House on Thursday, April 25th to take a tour of Pittsburgh’s only emergency child care center, explore volunteer and employment opportunities, and learn more about how you can utilize their services.
About Jeremiah’s Place
Jeremiah’s Place provides emergency care for children ages 0-6 for a few hours or a few days based on the needs of the family. The primary focus at Jeremiah’s place is to keep children safe and to provide a supportive solution for families in need. Located in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, Jeremiah’s Place is staffed by trauma-informed caregivers and social workers. All services provided by Jeremiah’s Place are free, available 24 hours a day, and most importantly, judgment-free.
